"John Del" > wrote in message
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> The torque converter on these cars seem to have a very low stall speed, so
> excessive idle speed can cause difficulty in holding the car still with
drum
> brakes in need of attention.

Drum brakes actually take less affort to hold a car still. the design of
drum brakes naturally aides in braking effort. The only downside to drum
brakes is that they will hold in heat, and water if they are submerged.